2nd Grade Classroom Teacher LOA

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Qualifications Valid New York State teaching certification (Elementary Education, Grades 1–6 preferred); Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred; Strong classroom management and organizational skills; Knowledge of elementary instructional best practices and assessment strategies; Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families; Prior elementary teaching experience preferred. 

Position Overview

Guilderland Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and student-centered educator to serve as a long-term substitute for a 2nd grade classroom during a maternity leave beginning on or about October 5, 2026 – April 5, 2027. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and supporting the academic and social-emotional growth of all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver daily instruction in all core subject areas, including English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies
• Implement lesson plans aligned with district curriculum and New York State learning standards
• Assess student learning through a variety of formative and summative measures and adjust instruction accordingly
• Establish and maintain a structured, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Collaborate with grade-level team members, special area teachers, and support staff
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance
• Uphold school policies, procedures, and expectations

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Special Education Teacher LOA

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred; valid NYS Certification in Special Education 5-9, 7-12 or K-12 

The Guilderland Central School District is accepting applications for a leave of absence Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. 

GCSD is seeking a special education teacher to join the Farnsworth Middle School team! Candidates should possess:

• Diverse backgrounds, educational interests, and experiences

• A passion for teaching and positive attitude

• An adaptable and coachable mindset

• Experience as a co-teacher and/or consultant teacher preferred

Registered Nurse (RN) – 1:1 Student Support 

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license. Current BLS/CPR certification (PALS preferred). Experience caring for medically fragile children preferred. Demonstrated clinical assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills. Ability to safely manage complex medical needs in both school and transportation settings while supporting the student's participation in the educational environment. 

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides individualized nursing care to a medically fragile student throughout the school day, including transportation to and from school, to ensure safe access to educational programming. The RN implements physician orders, the student's Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP), Emergency Care Plan (ECP), and applicable IEP health services while promoting the student's health, safety, participation, and independence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide continuous assessment and monitoring of the student's medical status throughout the school day and during transportation on the school bus.
• Implement physician orders and nursing care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications and skilled nursing treatments in accordance with New York State law and district policy.
• Provide skilled airway and respiratory care, including tracheostomy care, suctioning, monitoring of respiratory equipment, and responding to changes in respiratory status.
• Monitor for seizure activity and implement the student's Seizure Action Plan, including administration of emergency medication as prescribed.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot prescribed medical equipment.
• Recognize changes in the student's condition and exercise independent nursing judgment to determine appropriate interventions, including activation of emergency medical services when necessary.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide CPR and other emergency interventions as appropriate.
• Collaborate with transportation staff to ensure the student's medical needs are safely managed during transit.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatments, medications, and significant health events.
• Collaborate with the school nurse, family, healthcare providers, transportation personnel, and educational team to support the student's health and educational access.
• Participate in school activities and field trips, as assigned, to ensure continuity of nursing care.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable district policies and state and federal regulations.

Special Education Tutor

Pay Scale: $50 per hour 

Job Location:  Tutoring services are provided directly within students’ homes. 

Job Description:

• The Special Education Tutor provides individualized academic instruction to students who are unable to attend school due to medical, disciplinary, or other approved circumstances per the CSE. Instruction is delivered within the student's home and is designed to maintain educational progress in alignment with the student's IEP. 

• Collaborates with school personnel, parents/guardians, and related service providers to ensure continuity of educational programming while maintaining a safe, professional, and supportive learning environment.

• 2 hrs per day, 5 days per week 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide direct academic instruction to students in their home setting in accordance with students’ IEP’s 

• Implement instructional strategies that address the student's individual learning needs, strengths, and goals.

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of instructional sessions, attendance, and academic performance.

• Communicate regularly with school personnel regarding student progress, instructional needs, and concerns.

• Collaborate with related service providers, parents/guardians, GCSD administrators to support student success.

• Adapt instructional materials and methods based on student needs and learning styles.

• Maintain confidentiality of all student information in accordance with FERPA and district policies.

• Follow all district procedures related to home instruction services, documentation, and reporting requirements.

• Establish and maintain professional boundaries while working within the student's home environment.

• Ensure a safe and respectful learning environment during all instructional sessions.

Qualifications Required:

• Certified special education teacher

• Knowledge of special education regulations, IEP implementation, and differentiated instructional practices.

• Ability to work independently and manage instructional responsibilities with minimal supervision.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications Preferred: 

• Experience working with students with disabilities across a range of educational settings.

• Experience providing individualized or home-based instruction.

Reports To: 

• Instructional Administrator for Elementary Special Education 

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.